Do I Need Planning Permission . ?
Very often, garden offices fall within permitted development unless you are in a designated area,
such as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
or Conservation Area or live in a Listed Building,
Your garden office / building may not require planning permission providing:
The building is single storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5m
and a maximum overall height of 4m for a dual pitched roof or 3m for any other roof.
The building is not on land forward of a wall making up the principal elevation of the house.
There are no verandas or balconies exceeding 0.3m.
No more than half the area of land around the original house
will be covered by new buildings or It is not a self-contained living accommodation.
Tonbridge Garden Building Planning Permission covering Kent and Sussex.
Can i build on boundary line ?
Only if you have permission from your neighbours.
It is normally best to leave 600mm away for maintenance.
Can the building house a bedroom / shower ?
A shower / yes. A bedroom / No.
Can i attach my garden building to my house ?
No. It must be at least 2.5 metres away.
How large can my building be ?
You can build no larger than 10 metres by 10 metres.
Can i install electrics ?
Yes, as long as the electrician is part "P" registered.
We will advise you every step of the way.
From design to planning restrictions and practical usage and choice of materials.
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